NY Times Crossword
August 9, 1999
Elizabeth C. Gorski

The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Shanty town of the Great Depression era
2. Divorce, informally
3. It's boring - in the 50's
4. Place of absolutely no significance, interest, or promise
5. Song, dance, and comedy entertainment of the early 1900's

Answers:

1. Hooverville
2. Splitsville
3. Dullsville
4. Nowheresville
5. Vaudeville